TR 186 over Flanders Creek
PoorWhite County, Illinois · 2 MI SW Carmi · Structure no. 097324400000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 186 over Flanders Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 186 over Flanders Creek in White County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 186 over Flanders Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 186 over Flanders Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does TR 186 over Flanders Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is TR 186 over Flanders Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 186 over Flanders Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.